Acne on back and shoulders

[socal86lifter]

Is there anything that helps control the "roid" acne? I get random big ones and scattered Lil ones while on cycle. Mainly tops and back of shoulders down onto my lats. Thanks for any help.

[austinite]

Zinc and B5 is a good start.

[MickeyKnox]

Also, here's a solid thread on Steroidal Acne.

Relief From Steroid Induced Acne

Relief from steroi-induced acne

[tdoe11]

I take minocycline 100mg twice a day. Saved me. Although I still get a few.

[ChiveOn]

Accutane works best for me but its really harsh. Try to get a good wash (I like acne annihilator by platinum labz) and jut eat clean and drink a lot of water.

Tanning helps me loads but not everyone likes the idea

[austinite]

Accutane works best for me but its really harsh. Try to get a good wash (I like acne annihilator by platinum labz) and jut eat clean and drink a lot of water.

Tanning helps me loads but not everyone likes the idea

how do you dose accutane, Chiveon?

[ChiveOn]

When I took it I was advised by my doctor to take 20mg ED for a month then I stayed on 40mg ED for about 5 months. Cleared all acne for several years until I started my first cycle

[ChiveOn]

I should note I had to get bloodwork done every month before I could get my script.

[austinite]

Interesting. Pretty aggressive dose. But everyone is different.

[AlinSR]

I've always heard Accutane worked well.

[socal86lifter]

Zinc and B5 is a good start.

Thank you. I looked it up. Seems to be a good combo

[socal86lifter]

Also, here's a solid thread on Steroidal Acne.

Relief From Steroid Induced Acne

Relief from steroi-induced acne

Thank you. Very cool thread. Lots of good info. I don't know what to try now ?

[socal86lifter]

I take minocycline 100mg twice a day. Saved me. Although I still get a few.

Thank you. Looks like a good med. it has to be prescribed? Lots of risk for sides too

[socal86lifter]

Accutane works best for me but its really harsh. Try to get a good wash (I like acne annihilator by platinum labz) and jut eat clean and drink a lot of water.

Tanning helps me loads but not everyone likes the idea

Thank you accutane has worked for people I know who aren't on cycles. It has to be prescribed by dermatologist? And acne annihilator has good reviews too.

Getting out in the sun if I can helps too. I just have to have time to go in the sun

[BBJT200]

Accutane works very well but is harsh. 10% benzoyl peroxide wash works extremely well; exfoliate the area, rub the wash on, and let it sit a few mins. then wash it off. OR, if your acne is exceptionally bad, shower-->apply it once you're dry-->put t-shirt on over it and go to bed. you'll feel a little sticky, but this seriously works better than anything ive ever tried. you wake up in the morning with visible results

[Shadow530i]

I'm taking accutane at 80mg ED and its not really too harsh.....I got slightly chapped lips and it made me breakout (sometimes it gets worse before it gets better). I didn't have issues with tanning either because I also take MT-II which seemingly is stronger at protecting me from the sun than accutane is at making the sun my arch enemy.

I've only been on it for about 2 weeks so far though.

[FONZY007]

Interesting. Pretty aggressive dose. But everyone is different.

Aggressive I was on 80 a day

[EKFitness]

Nizoral dandruff shampoo on acne destroys it

[auswest]

Aggressive I was on 80 a day

Yeah I don't see 40mg as aggressive it's about half the amount regularly prescribed

[Shadow530i]

Also, remember to take Accutane with some fat. I space it 12 hours apart and eat two table spoons of natural PB (plus a meal) to help increase absorption.

[BBrian]

I'd like to add that managing your E2 levels is the most important aspect of combating acne. That being said, I've found the link Mickey posted to be extremely helpful.